MEBSCA claimed that plumbers and fitters employed by its members are the highest paid workers in the construction industry and their claim is "unrealistic and unsustainable." They noted that plumbers, pipefitters, and welders are currently receiving the first hour of travel time incorporated into their hourly rates since an agreement was made in 2011, emphasizing that workers in non-MEBSCA companies receive lower pay and no travel allowance.
MEBSCA stated that industrial action by Unite is causing reputational damage to the sector, which will result in job losses. The association expressed disappointment at being served notice of further industrial action for two days a week in October, insisting that the claims from Unite regarding travel allowances were not valid given the substantial recent pay increases.
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